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Factors to Consider in Ceramic Drying and Firing

Problems ranging from simple cracking to catastrophic steam explosions can occur if ceramic products are not dried uniformly.
Thomas Schultz Gregory D. Lewicki
August 1, 2017
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Drying is a necessary step in the processing of all ceramic products and components, whether it takes place as a separate step or is a preliminary step in the firing process. Ceramics are made from different combinations of materials that can be in slurry form or even more liquid, in the case of slip-cast ware at the start of the fabrication process.
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Kiln Furniture Supports Automotive Component Manufacturing

A new line of kiln furniture suited to the production of catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters was introduced at Ceramics Expo 2017.
May 1, 2017
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Ceramics Expo 2017 was chosen for the launch of a new range of kiln furniture from Morgan Advanced Materials. Suited to the production of catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters (DPFs), Halsic-N is a nitride-bonded silicon carbide with a microstructure that offers increased mechanical strength and greater durability than the typical materials used for firing honeycomb structures.
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Ceramics Expo 2017: Focal Point for Future Development

Industry participants from around the world are set to head to Cleveland, Ohio, from April 25-27.
March 1, 2017
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The ceramic industry continues to evolve, and ceramics are now the material of choice in many of today’s processes, industries, and developmental projects. In addition to offering a unique blend of material, mechanical, and chemical properties, the more ceramics are studied and experimented with, the more adaptable they seem to become.
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